Galbraith v. Vallely, 256 U.S. 46 (1921)

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Galbraith v. Vallely

No. 234

Argued Mach 18, 1921
Decided April 11, 1921
256 U.S. 46

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

An assignee for the benefit of creditors turned over the assets to a trustee appointed in a later bankruptcy proceeding, less certain amounts which he claimed as compensation for services rendered and disbursements made, as assignee, before the bankruptcy adjudication.Held that his claim was an adverse claim which the district court was without jurisdiction to dispose of summarily in the bankruptcy proceedings over his objection. P. 48. Louisville Trust Co. v. Comingor, 184 U.S. 18.

261 F. 670, reversed.

THE case is stated in the opinion.